The Microbiology Department was established in the year 1992. It has well spacious laboratories equipped with all infrastructure facilities provided to the students. Department has sophisticated instruments set ups, computers and internet facility as well as departmental library. The department is providing under graduate and Post graduate course in Microbiology. The syllabus of UG & PG course of RTM Nagpur university, covers various topics like Microbial Physiology, Industrial Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Genetic Engineering, Molecular Biology and Advance techniques in Microbiology. Students are regularly assessed by internal assessment process like Writing and Power Point Presentations of the seminar, Unit Tests and Preliminary examination to make them to face the university examinations. The Department has good collection of Text Books on Microbiology and other allied sciences. The students are regularly oriented by the visiting faculties of some renowned institutions like Central Institute of Cotton Research (CICR), National Environmental and Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Central India Institute of Medical Sciences (CIIMS), Nagpur and Regional Centre of Organic Farming (RCOF), Govt. of India. The Department regularly organise Guest Lectures, Seminars, Workshops, On Job Training (OJT) and Competitions related to Microbiology subject to know the latest updates in the subject.
University Syllabus of UG Microbiology B. Sc. All Semester Web link
| Faculty / Course | SEM | TNAME OF THE PAPER | DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS | ||
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| Theory | Practical | Internal | |||
| B. Sc.- I | Sem-I | P1- Fundamentals of Microbiology | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| P2- Basic Techniques in Microbiology | 50 | 10 | |||
| Sem-II | P1- Microbial Diversity | 50 | 30 | 10 | |
| P2- Food Microbiology & Milk Microbiology | 50 | 10 | |||
| B. Sc.- II | Sem-III | P1- Chemistry of Organic Constituents And Enzymology | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| P2-Industrial Microbiology | 50 | 10 | |||
| Sem-IV | P1- Metabolism | 50 | 30 | 10 | |
| P2-Applied Microbiology | 50 | 10 | |||
| B. Sc.- III | Sem-V | P1- Medical microbiology | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| P2-Molecular biology and bioinstrumentation | 50 | 10 | |||
| Sem-VI | P1- Immunology | 50 | 30 | 10 | |
| P2-Biotechnology | 50 | 10 | |||
Ms. Aashi Khadgi (BSC.III) participated in Inter-collegiate Quiz Competition organized by PGTD of Geology, RTM Nagpur University and won Fourth Prize.
Ms. Purva Bhise, Ms. Vaishnavi Puttu (BSc. II Microbiology) participated in intercollegiate selection trials of Quiz and Rangoli Competition, organized by Students Welfare Dept. of RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur.
Prof. Kirti Dubey was the applicant for ‘Paryavaran Saathi Awards-2023’ and represented the College, and the College won the First Runner’s up Award
Three Design Patents have been published by Dr. (Mrs.) Seema R. Nimbarte, Associate Prof. Dept of Microbiology.
| Sr. No. | Major/Minor/Consultancy/Innovative & B. Voc Courses | Funds Generated in Rs. |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Kirti Dubey | ||
| 1. | Major/Minor Research projects | |
| Major Research Project entitled “Strategies for Biosurfactant Production by using combination of distillery wastes with other Industrial Wastes” sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi. Notification No. :-F.No. 33-202/2007(SR) | 1002800 | |
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Major Research Project entitled
“Bioaugmentation Process of using microbial cultures
and their surfactants for removal of heavy metals form
contaminated soil”
sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
Project No. F. No. 38-199/2009(SR) |
760700 | |
| Minor Research Project entitled, “Studies on Development of Nutritive Rhizosphere at Gorewada Forest and Reservoir, Nagpur (M.S.) using Biotechnological Process of Soil Augmentation” sponsored by Director, Gorewada Forests & Reservoir, Govt. of Maharashtra, Nagpur. | 100000 | |
| 2. | Consultancy services | |
| Consultancy service of Surface Tension analysis and Critical Micelle Concentration determination of biosurfactants: - CSIR-NEERI | 3840 | |
| Dept. of Microbiology, Sant Gadgebaba Amravati University, and Nikalas Mahila Mahavidyalaya – Allied Carbon Solutions Co. Ltd. Japan. | 45000 | |
| 3. | Innovative Course: | |
| UGC sponsored Innovative scheme P.G. Diploma Course was designed in Environmental Biotechnology entitled “Biotechnology for Industrial Waste Management and its Reuse”. | 7500000 | |
| 4. | B. Voc Courses: | |
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UGC sponsored and RTM Nagpur University affiliated two
B. Voc. Courses sanctioned in July 2018:
1. Industrial Waste Treatment Technology (Prof. Kirti Dubey) 2. Medical Laboratory & Molecular Diagnostic Technology (Dr. Seema Nimbartе) |
17000000 | |
| 4. | Research/Extension Project | |
| Holistic Approach of an Academia Imparting Garment Construction and Embroidery Skill Developmental and Health Benefits to Women of Economically Weaker Section of the Society Sponsored by Sandvik Asia Private Ltd, Pune. Date of sanction: 16-11-2018 | 502500 |
| Sr. No. | Name of Student | Project Title | Name of the Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anjali Kothe | Study on Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli Isolated From Hospital Waste Water. | Prof. Prabhakar Bhandari |
| 2 | Ashwini Thakokar | Study on Characterisation of Bacterial species for Degradation of Hydrocarbon. | Prof. Prabhakar Bhandari |
| 3 | Ayesha Tabassum | In vitro evaluation and in silico molecular Docking analysis of Coccinia grandis and its potent antimicrobial and synergistic efficiency. | Ms. Simran Dutta |
| 4 | Jayshree Lokhande | Production of exopolysaccharides, Polyhydroxyalkanoates and Biofilm under Different growth conditions by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Evaluation of its Emulsifying activity. | Dr. Seema Nimbartе |
| 5 | Mantasha Tashila | Effect of Neem Oil Cake on Barren Soil Fertility, Rhizospheric Microbial Population and Growth Performance of Cassia tora. | Prof. Kirti Dubey |
| 6 | Meenal Barapatre | Study on Morphological, Cultural and Antibiotic Susceptibility Evaluation of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli isolates from Commercially Available Flavored Milk. | Prof. Kirti Dubey |
| 7 | Priyanka Ubale | Studies on growth profile of chickpea (Cicer arietinum) and useful microbial population under the influence of fly ash amended soil. | Prof. Kirti Dubey |
| 8 | Radhika Jilhare | Screening of Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria for Antimicrobial Activity against Foodborne Pathogen. | Dr. Seema Nimbartе |
| 9 | Riya Raut | Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Forming Potential of Bioactive Compounds of Syzygium cumini. | Dr. Seema Nimbartе |
| 10 | Saloni Raut | Green synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Psidium Guajava leaf extract and Evaluation of its antibacterial Potential. | Ms. Mili Thakkar |
| 11 | Sanjana Pandit | Study on Pesticides Degrading Bacteria isolated from soil sample. | Prof. Prabhakar Bhandari |
| 12 | Shruti Bhandekar | Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles Using Alstonia scholaris Leaf Extract and Evaluation of its Antibacterial Potential. | Ms. Charu Sukheja |
| 13 | Sonali Chaoukikar | Production of pyocyanin by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Evaluation of its Antimicrobial Activity. | Ms. Charu Sukheja |
| 14 | Vaishnavi Meshram | Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Emulsification and Characterization of Achyranthes aspera Leaf Extracts. | Ms. Mili Thakkar |
| Sr. No. | Name of Student | Project Title | Name of the Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aishwarya Haridas Pillewan |
Identification and characterization of antimicrobial activity of Serpentina against Staphylococcus aureus. | Prof. Prabhakar Bhandari |
| 2 |
Akansha Mahendra Meshram |
Isolation of soil microbial population from heavy metal contaminated soil and evaluation of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of heavy metals against the isolated population | Prof. Prabhakar Bhandari |
| 3 |
Disha Dipak Khangar |
Biofuel: A green sustainable alternative to petroleum-based fuels | Dr. Seema Nimbarte |
| 4 |
Monika Janjit Gajbhiye |
Isolation and characterization of Chlorpyrifos metabolizing bacteria from cow dung consortium. | Prof. Prabhakar Bhandari |
| 5 |
Pradhnya Yogesh Ramteke |
Isolation and characterization of bacteria from food samples in Nandanvan area of Nagpur | Prof. Prabhakar Bhandari |
| 6 |
Pranjali Ashok Hedau |
Antimicrobial activity of pigment extracted from bacteria isolated from soil sample. | Ms. Charu Sukheja |
| 7 |
Pranjali Pradip Wasnik |
Isolation of site specific Nitrogen fixing bacteria from heavy metal contaminated soil with sensitivity to copper. | Prof. Kirti Dubey |
| 8 |
Rashi Kishor Kadu |
Effect of Synthetic detergent on soil microbial population and Nitrogen fixing bacteria present in contaminated soil. | Prof. Kirti Dubey |
| 9 |
Samiksha Rambhau Dange |
Production of Biosurfactant and alginate from exopolysaccharide produced from Pseudomonas aeruginosa. | Ms. Simran Dutta |
| 10 |
Samiksha Sudhakar Charde |
Production of protease enzyme by Bacillus subtilis and staphylococcus aureus isolated from soil using industrial waste effluent as low cost fermentation substrate | Ms. Charu Sukheja |
| 11 |
Shalini Sanat Pandey |
Carbapenemase production and detection in gram negative bacteria. | Dr. Seema Nimbarte |
| 12 |
Sheikh Tuba Fatema |
Study of antimicrobial activity of Parmotremaperlatum extract against some human pathogenic bacteria and fungus. | Ms. Simran Dutta |
| 13 |
Shruti Shyam Vaidya |
Synthesis of copper nanoparticle using Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract and Evaluation of its antimicrobial Potential. | Ms. Mili Thakkar |
| 14 |
Sneha Khushal Mele |
Synthesis of silver Nanoparticles using Carica papaya leaf extract and evaluation of its Antimicrobial potential. | Ms. Mili Thakkar |
| 15 |
Tanushree Dewanand Mahakalkar |
Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of Aegle marmelos. | Dr. Seema Nimbarte |
| 16 |
Yamini Onkar Fuke |
Isolation and characterization of Iron oxidizing bacteria from Sakkardara lake soil. | Prof. Prabhakar Bhandari |
| Sr. No. | Name of Student | Project Topics | Name of the Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Abhishree Hemant Deulkar |
Evaluating the antibiotic resistance pattern of UTI causing bacteria isolated by urine culture from hospitalized patients | Dr. Seema Nimbarte |
| 2 |
Anuradha Nivruti Choudhary |
Detection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus from various clinical specimens from a tertiary care hospital by phenotypic method and antibacterial effect of Cinnamomum verum bark extract | Ms. Mili Thakkar |
| 3 |
Dipti Vilash Sawarkar |
Antibacterial effect of Trigonella Foenumgraecum and Piper nigrum extracts on bacterial strains isolated from infected cow milk | Ms. Mili Thakkar |
| 4 |
Harshada Purushottam Mahalankar |
Assessment of water quality standards of handpump and well water of Jipla village | Dr. Seema Nimbarte |
| 5 |
Isha Nilkanth Nakshane |
Antibacterial activity of Moringa oleifera leaf extract against pus forming bacteria Staphylococcus aureus from clinical isolates | Dr. Seema Nimbarte |
| 6 |
Krutika Jagdish Gaibhiye |
Antiuropathogenic effect of nanoemulsion and silver nanoparticles synthesized from Moringa oleifera leaf extract on UTI causing bacteria | Dr. Seema Nimbarte |
| 7 |
Madhuri Pramod Deshmukh |
Antibacterial Activity of Azadirachta indica leaves against soil bacteria | Ms. Charu Sukheja |
| 8 |
Priya Damodar Wankhede |
Amelioration of soil by fly ash and its effect on growth of green leafy vegetables | Prof. Kirti Dubey |
| 9 |
Rutuja Khushal Vaidya |
Microbial Dynamics and potential Health Hazards of consuming Fruit and vegetable juice from local street vendors | Ms. Charu Sukheja |
| 10 |
Saba Afreen Md Sharif |
Antimicrobial effect of Mangifera indica leaves extract against Staphylococcus aureus and phytochemical analysis of Mangifera indica | Ms. Mili Thakkar |
| 11 |
Sakshi Ganesh Chavan |
Antimicrobial activity of Trivanga bhasma against urinary tract infection from Proteus mirabilis clinical isolates |
Prof. Prabhakar Bhandari |
| 12 |
Sakshi Kailash Meshram |
Antibacterial activity of medicinal plants against Bacterial strains causing food poisoning diseases | Dr. Seema Nimbarte |
| 13 |
Shreya Sanjay Zarbade |
Isolation and Characterization of hydrocarbon degrading bacteria from fertile soil |
Prof. Prabhakar Bhandari |
| 14 |
Suvidha Girdhari Hedau |
To Study antibacterial effect of Catharanthus roseus against Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
Prof. Prabhakar Bhandari |
| 15 |
Vaishnavi Gulab Mundare |
Isolation of Biosurfactant producing microbial isolates from oil contaminated soil sample and coconut waste | Prof. Kirti Dubey |
| 16 |
Yogeshwari G. Dhawale |
Study of Nitrogen Fixing and phosphate solubilizing microbial isolates in barren and vegetative soil of Nagpur District | Prof. Kirti Dubey |
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Sr. No. |
Name of the student |
Degree |
Thesis Submitted |
Degree awarded and Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Ms. Anita Y. Kulkarni |
Ph. D :Microbiology Topic: Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Central India and Detection of Multidrug resistance (MDR) isolates with special emphasis on efficacy of molecular methods for rapid and accurate diagnosis |
Yes |
Yes
RTM NU Notification dated 5th April 2024 RTMNU/PH. D. (CELL)/06/2183 |
First Research Scholar of Microbiology Department awarded with Ph. D Degree on 5th April 2024
| Area of Laboratory Microbiology Department | 103.25 Sq. Mt |
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| Research Laboratory | (68.83+85.57)= 154.4 |
| Staff Room (PI) | 13.95 |
| Instruments available in the Microbiology Dept. |
National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP)
05 March 2025
Workshop on Molecular Biology and Immunology
Hon’ble President, Shri Sanjayji Shende, distributing the participation certificates.
Workshop on Molecular Biology and Immunology was organized by Dept of Microbiology and Biotechnology in association with HiMeddia Laboratories Mumbai on 3-4th January 2024.
All Students showing certificates on successful completion of the workshop.
Date of Workshop 3rd & 4th January 2024
Department of Microbiology and Science Association of Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur jointly organized Guest Lecture on the occasion of Science Day Function. An eminent Science communicator, an ardent innovative researcher who always focuses on the importance of Science communication to students and youth, Dr. (Mrs.) Asifa Qureshi, Senior Principal Scientist, Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division, CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur was the guest speaker. Dr. Asifa Qureshi enlightened students and the teaching staff of the college on the topic ‘Participation of Women Technocrats in The Development of Science for Nation Building’. The topic of the lecture aligned with the theme ‘Women in Science: Catalyzing Viksit Bharat’ proposed by Department of Science and Technology (DST) for Science Day celebration for the year 2026.
Dr. (Mrs.) Asifa Qureshi, Senior Principal Scientist, Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division, CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur was the Guest Speaker for Science Day Celebration 2026
Guest Lecture by Dr. Asifa Qureshi was published in Hitavada City Line on 4/5/2026
Date: 24th August 2024
The students were shown the motility of the bacteria through the Digital Microscope upon a screen and also they were allowed to handle the Microscopes and see bacterial cells through them at 10X,40X and 100X .
Students of Class 9th and 10th visited to Microbiology Department
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty Member | Qualification | Designation | Work Experience (in years) | Research Areas |
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| 1. | Dr. P. R. Bhandari | M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., MBA, LLB, BMC | Professor & HOD | 28 Yrs. | Medical and Environmental, Applied Microbiology |
| 2. | Dr. Mrs. S. R. Nimbarte | M.Sc., M.Phil. Ph. D. | Associate Professor | 28 Yrs. | Applied and Molecular Microbiology |
| 3. | Dr. Mrs. K. V. Dubey | M.Sc., Ph.D. | Professor | 20 yrs . | Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Mr. Raju I. Nachankar
CLASS: B. Sc. II nd year (Microbiology)
‘BHANDEWADI SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT’
Date of the Visit: 16thFebruary 2024
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Industrial visit, Competitions |
Photographs |
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| 2025-2026 | Ms. Purva Bhise, Ms. Vaishnavi Puttu (BSc. II Microbiology) participated in intercollegiate selection trials of Quiz and Rangoli Competition, organized by Students Welfare Dept. of RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur (10-12 September 2025) |
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| 2025-2026 | Ms. Aashi Khadgi , (BSC.III) participated in Inter-collegiate Quiz Competition organized by PGTD of Geology, RTM Nagpur University and won Fourth Prize. |
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| 1. | 2020-21 | Report of
International Conference (Virtual Webinar) on
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| 2. | 2019-20 | Report of Workshop on ‘Molecular Biology and Immunology’ on 23rd
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| Report on Installation of
Microbiologist Students Unit- Microseva-2019-20 & Rangoli Competition: Theme ‘Immunology’ on 20th September 2019 View |
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| 3. | 2018-19 | Poster competition based on Microbiology theme organised by the Microbiologists Society of India Students Unit MICROSEVA 2019. |  |
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| Report on Installation of
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| Adventure Camp at Mohgaon Zilpi, on 31st January 2019 View |
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| Dinshaw’s Ice Cream Factory industrial visit, on 9th January 2019 View |
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| 2018-19 | Report of Workshop on ‘Molecular Biology and Immunology’ on 28th
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| 4. | 2017-18 | MSI Students Unit 2018 inaugurated by Dr. A. M. Deshmukh and having Rangoli Competition on 31st Jan 2018 View |
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| Educational Tour at Vedant Valley, Methirji Tahsil, Karanja, Near
Khondhali, Maharashtra 442203 on 23rd Jan 2018 View |
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| Report of Workshop on Molecular Biology, Immunology and PCR on 18th & 19th December 2017
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| 2017-18 | Educational Tour at 1. Dinshaw’s Ice cream factory & Dinshaw’s Dairy Food Ltd. Butibori, Nagpur. 2. Coco Cola Factory, MIDC, Butibori, Nagpur. on 8th Sep 2017 View |
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| 5. | 2016-17 | Report of Workshop on ‘Molecular Biology & Immunology’ on 23rd & 24th October 2016 View |
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| Educational Tour at ICAR - Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur &
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIRNEERI), Nagpur on 5th October 2016 View |
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| 2016-17 | Vedant Valley View |
| Sr. No. | Name of the Teacher | National/ International |
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| 1. | Dr. P. R. Bhandari | 05 |
| 2. | Mrs. S. R. Nimbarte | 09 |
| 3. | Dr. Mrs. K. V. Dubey | 06 |
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| Sr. No. | Activity | Group Photo |
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| 1. | Adventure Excursion Tour at Zilpi Mohgaon Session 2018-19 |  |
| 2. | Industrial Visit at Dinshaw’s Factory, MIDC, Nagpur session 2018-19 |  |
| 3. | Visit to Coca Cola Factory MIDC, Nagpur 2017-18 Session |  |
Dr. Prabhakar R. Bhandari
Professor & Head,
Department of Microbiology
Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur.
Mobile No. : +91-94221-20447
Email: prbhandari02@gmail.com